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Essential Idioms 1 (1 ~ 10) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I have to hit the books for the exam. “Is it decided? ” “No, it’s still up in the air. ” “This or that? ” “I am sitting on the fence. ” Stop smoking cold turkey! I feel under the weather today. Sit tight! I’ll be right back. I am sleepy. I need to hit the sack(hay) I’m dead tired. I worked 24/7 yesterday. Just between us. Don’t spill the beans. Trust me. I’ll never stab you in the back. 1. Study hard 2. Not yet decided 3. Confused between two things 4. Do something decidedly 5. Feel sick 6. Wait! Don’t go anywhere. 7. Go to bed 8. Around the clock 9. Say a secret 10. Betray someone

Essential Idioms 1 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I have to hit the books for the exam. “Is it decided? ” “No, it’s still up in the air. ” “This or that? ” “I am sitting on the fence. ” Stop smoking cold turkey! I feel under the weather today. Sit tight! I’ll be right back. I am sleepy. I need to hit the sack(hay) I’m dead tired. I worked 24/7 yesterday. Just between us. Don’t spill the beans Trust me. I’ll never stab you in the back. 1. Study hard 2. Not yet decided 3. Confused between two things 4. Do something decidedly 5. Feel sick 6. Wait! Don’t go anywhere. 7. Go to bed 8. Around the clock 9. Say a secret 10. Betray someone

Essential Idioms 2 (11 -20) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Convince/Persuade sb to do You twisted my arm. 2. Lose ability/skill I lost my touch 3. Join in/Contribute to sth or sb 4. Accept the reality/situation Let’s pitch in 5. Quick to understand/prepare 6. Sounds familiar to me You will face the music 7. As a general rule You are on the ball 8. Get rid of anger or stress 9. Look fabulous It rings a bell 10. Get to the point without details As a rule of thumb I need to Blow off steam You look like a million dollars/bucks Don’t talk about the details. Cut to the chase

Essential Idioms 2 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Convince/Persuade sb to do You twisted my arm 2. Lose ability/skill I lost my touch 3. Join in/Contribute to sth or sb 4. Accept the reality/situation Let’s pitch in 5. Quick to understand/prepare 6. Sounds familiar to me You will face the music 7. As a general rule You are on the ball 8. Get rid of anger or stress 9. Look fabulous It rings a bell 10. Get to the point without details As a rule of thumb I need to Blow off steam You look like a million dollars/bucks Don’t talk about the details. Cut to the chase

Essential Idioms 3 (21 -30) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Very Rarely I see my parents once in a blue moon. 2. Very Expensive 3. Very Easy $1, 000 ? It costs an arm and a leg. 4. What you say is exactly right 5. Say a secret It’s really easy. It’s a piece of cake. 6. Miss the chance You hit the nail on the head. 7. Appears when mentioning him badly to save time/money Secret! Don’t let the cat out of the bag. 8. 9. Do Enjoy two different things 10. Try sth that is too difficult for him No chance. You missed the boat. Speak of the devil! He is coming Follow all the procedures. Don’t cut corners! Two different things. You can have the best of both worlds. That’s too much for you. Don’t bite off more than you can chew.

Essential Idioms 3 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Very Rarely I see my parents once in a blue moon. 2. Very Expensive 3. Very Easy $1, 000 ? It costs an arm and a leg. 4. What you say is exactly right 5. Say a secret It’s really easy. It’s a piece of cake. 6. Miss the chance You hit the nail on the head. 7. Appears when mentioning him badly to save time/money Secret! Don’t let the cat out of the bag. 8. 9. Do Enjoy two different things 10. Try sth that is too difficult for him No chance. You missed the boat. Speak of the devil! He is coming Follow all the procedures. Don’t cut corners! Two different things. You can have the best of both worlds. That’s too much for you. Don’t bite off more than you can chew.

Essential Idioms 4 (31 -40) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. You can kill two birds with one stone. 1. Achieve two things at a time 2. Judge sb by his appearance Don’t judge a book by its cover. 3. Make bad situation worse 4. Good luck Don’t add insult to injury. 5. Hang on/Don’t give up It’s your turn. Break a leg! 6. Don’t completely believe 7. The final thing you can’t stand Don’t give up. Hang in there! 8. Start all over 9. What are you thinking Take him with a grain(pinch) of salt. 10. Stop and finish working I can’t stand it. That was the last straw. It’s Back to the drawing board You look serious about something. A penny for your thoughts! I have finished it. Let’s call it a day

Essential Idioms 4 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Achieve two things at a time You can kill two birds with one stone. 2. Judge sb by his appearance Don’t judge a book by its cover. 3. Make bad situation worse 4. Good luck Don’t add insult to injury. 5. Hang on/Don’t give up 6. Don’t completely believe It’s your turn. Break a leg! 7. The final thing you can’t stand Don’t give up. Hang in there! 8. Start all over 9. What are you thinking Take him with a grain(pinch) of salt. 10. Stop and finish working I can’t stand it. That was the last straw. It’s Back to the drawing board You look serious about something. A penny for your thoughts! I have finished it. Let’s call it a day

Essential Idioms 5 (41 -50) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Don’t get upset. I’m just pulling your leg Tell me! Stop beating around the bush Best! It’s the best thing since sliced bread. I don’t see eye to eye with Lucy! I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth. I heard it through the grapevine. Don’t be hard on me. Cut me some slack. To make a long story short, he is insane. Chin up! Every cloud has a silver lining Hug! Actions speak louder than words. 1. Joke to trick sb 2. Take too long to say sth 3. Sb/Sth excellent and you like it 4. Agree with sb 5. Hear sth from a reliable source 6. Hear a rumor 7. Go easy on sb 8. Come to the point 9. There is always sth hopeful 10. Actions are more important

Essential Idioms 5 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Don’t get upset. I’m just pulling your leg Tell me! Stop beating around the bush Best! It’s the best thing since sliced bread. I don’t see eye to eye with Lucy! I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth. I heard it through the grapevine. Don’t be hard on me. Cut me some slack. To make a long story short, he is insane. Chin up! Every cloud has a silver lining Hug! Actions speak louder than words. 1. Joke to trick sb 2. Take too long to say sth 3. Sb/Sth excellent and you like it 4. Agree with sb 5. Hear sth from a reliable source 6. Hear a rumor 7. Go easy on sb 8. Come to the point 9. There is always sth hopeful 10. Actions are more important

Essential Idioms 6 (51 -60) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. never happen “Will it happen? When pigs (can/might) fly” 1. 2. It will rains heavily 3. Accuse a wrong person/Do a wrong thing It’s raining cats and dogs 4. Make a special effort You are barking up the wrong tree. 5. Very difficult issue(Nobody wants) 6. have a chance next time for suggestion You should go the extra mile. 7. Warning-Don’t try to know it 8. A person only watches TV The issue is a real hot potato. 9. Things are well so far(until now) Thanks, but can I take a rain check. 10. not complicated; easy and simple Don’t ask too many questions. Curiosity killed the cat. My dad is a couch potato. Everything is so far so good. Of course, there is an easy solution. It’s not rocket science.

Essential Idioms 6 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. never happen “Will it happen? When pigs (can/might) fly” 1. 2. It will rains heavily 3. Accuse a wrong person/Do a wrong thing It’s raining cats and dogs 4. Make a special effort You are barking up the wrong tree. 5. Very difficult issue(Nobody wants) 6. have a chance next time for suggestion You should go the extra mile. 7. Warning-Don’t try to know it 8. A person only watches TV The issue is a real hot potato. 9. Things are well so far(until now) Thanks, but can I take a rain check. 10. not complicated; easy and simple Don’t ask to many questions. Curiosity killed the cat. My dad is a couch potato. Everything is so far so good. Of course, there is an easy solution. It’s not rocket science.

Essential Idioms 7 (61 -70) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The story behind it? It’s a long story I am starving. I could eat a horse Is that true? I don’t buy it. Thank you for your help. I owe you one. I am fed up with noodles. I am sick and tired of homework. You can say that again! I can read between the lines. Keep on eye on my brother and bags. Bye. I’ll get in touch with you. 1. The story is complicated 2. I am starving(starved) 3. Don’t believe 4. Thanks. I have a debt to you. 5. Bored, annoyed and tired of (F~) 6. Bored, annoyed and tired of (S~) 7. I agree completely: I know already 8. Find the hidden meaning 9. Watch sth/sb carefully 10. Be in touch with or contact

Essential Idioms 7 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The story behind it? It’s a long story. I am starving! I could eat a horse! Is that true? I don’t buy it. Thank for your help. I owe you one. I am fed up with noodles. I am sick and tired of homework. You can say that again! I can read between the lines. Keep on eye on my brother and bags. Bye. I’ll get in touch with you. 1. The story is complicated 2. I am starving(starved) 3. Don’t believe 4. Thanks. I have a debt to you. 5. Bored, annoyed and tired of ( F ~) 6. Bored, annoyed and tired of ( S ~) 7. I agree completely: I know already 8. Find the hidden meaning 9. Watch sth/sb carefully 10. Be in touch with or contact

Essential Idioms 8 (71 -80) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. No work! No worry! Take it easy! I heard you got fired! A little bird told me. Work hard! No pain, no gain I broke up with my boyfriend! I feel blue. I’ll sleep on it and let you know tomorrow Let’s go Dutch on this lunch. He told a joke to Break the ice! Speak! Cat got your tongue? She is getting married! Believe it or not! My brother is a real pain in the neck 1. Take a rest / Cool down / Bye 2. Somebody told me 3. Work hard to achieve something 4. feel sad or depressed 5. Think more until the next day 6. Pay for each own meal, drinks etc. 7. Relax people by doing/saying sth 8. Don’t be quiet! Speak 9. Very surprising but true 10. A person or thing very annoying

Essential Idioms 8 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. No work! No worry! Take it easy! I heard you got fired! A little bird told me Work hard! No pain, no gain I broke up with my boyfriend! I feel blue. I’ll sleep on it and let you know tomorrow Let’s go Dutch on this lunch. He told a joke to Break the ice! Speak! Cat got your tongue? She is getting married! Believe it or not! My brother is a real Pain in the neck 1. Take a rest / Cool down / Bye 2. Somebody told me 3. Work hard to achieve something 4. feel sad or depressed 5. Think more until the next day 6. Pay for each own meal, drinks etc. 7. Relax people by doing/saying 8. Don’t be quiet! Speak 9. Very surprising but true 10. A person or thing very annoying

Essential Idioms 9 (81 -90) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Thanks a million. You rock! It is a stone’s throw from my house. Did you fail too? We are in the same boat. He exercises 24/7, (come) rain or shine. I can’t lend you money. I’m broke. (Keep your) chin up! A Silver Lining~~~! My girlfriend had a change of heart. “Are you listening to me? ” “Yes, I’m all ears!” We are against the clock. We must hurry. He works around the clock for his family. 1. You are great 2. Very near 3. In the same difficult situation 4. Whatever(weather) happens 5. Having no money 6. Cheer up in difficult situation 7. Change of attitude or feelings 8. Ready to listening 9. Having no enough time 10. all day and all night, 24/7

Essential Idioms 9 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Thanks a million. You rock! It is a stone’s throw from my house. Did you fail too? We are in the same boat. He exercises 24/7, (come) rain or shine. I can’t lend you money. I’m broke. (Keep your) chin up! A Silver Lining~~~! My girlfriend had a change of heart. “Are you listening to me? ” “Yes, I’m all ears!” We are against the clock. We must hurry. He works around the clock for his family. 1. You are great 2. Very near 3. In the same difficult situation 4. Whatever(weather) happens 5. Having no money 6. Cheer up in difficult situation 7. Change of attitude or feelings 8. Ready to listening 9. Having no enough time 10. all day and all night, 24/7

Essential Idioms 10 (91 -100) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. “What’s her job? ” “Beats me. I never asked her” Behave yourself or I won’t take you anywhere. “I have more money!” “Big deal!!!!. No interest!” Money is important. That’s a big deal to me. It’s no big deal if you don’t pay me back now. Are you done? You sure an eager beaver! I had second thoughts about marrying him. We don’t need it. On second thought, we do! Start earlier! Early bird gets(catches) the worm. “I’m a chicken. ” “Don’t be chicken. No big deal” 1. I don’t know 2. Watch your behavior 3. No impressive to someone 4. Very important thing or person 5. Not a problem or not important 6. Diligent and enthusiastic person 7. Change your opinion 8. Changing your opinion 9. Do something early for success 10. Coward / Be afraid.

Essential Idioms 10 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. “What’s her job? ” “Beats me. I never asked her” Behave yourself or I won’t take you anywhere. “I have more money!” “Big deal!!!!. No interest!” Money is important. That’s a big deal to me. It’s no big deal if you don’t pay me back now. Are you done? You sure an eager beaver! I had second thoughts about marrying him. We don’t need it. On second thought, we do! Start earlier! Early bird gets(catches) the worm. “I’m a chicken. ” “Don’t be chicken. No big deal” 1. I don’t know 2. Watch your behavior 3. No impressive to someone 4. Very important thing or person 5. Not a problem or not important 6. Diligent and enthusiastic person 7. Change your opinion 8. Changing your opinion 9. Do something early for success 10. A Coward / Be afraid.

Essential Idioms 11 (101 -110) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I should burn the midnight oil before the exam We are late. It’s time to get the ball rolling. The car almost hit us. That was a close call. Let’s keep in touch. Don’t be a stranger! Don’t sweat it. You’ll do a lot better next time. Stop beating around the bush. Get to the point! What else can he do? He is good for nothing. When you sing, I get goose bumps! I could eat a horse. Let’s grab a bite (to eat). Do you have the guts to say “I LOVE YOU? ” 1. Work until very late at night 2. Start something 3. Something almost happened 4. Let’s keep in touch 5. Don’t worry 6. Talk about the main issue 7. Useless 8. Your skin stands up 9. Eat something 10. Have courage.

Essential Idioms 11 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I should burn the midnight oil before the exam We are late. It’s time to get the ball rolling. The car almost hit us. That was a close call. Let’s keep in touch. Don’t be a stranger! Don’t sweat it. You’ll do a lot better next time. Stop beating around the bush. Get to the point! What else can he do? He is good for nothing. When you sing, I get goose bumps! I could eat a horse. Let’s grab a bite (to eat). Do you have the guts to say “I LOVE YOU? ” 1. Work until very late at night 2. Start something 3. Something almost happened 4. Let’s keep in touch 5. Don’t worry 6. Talk about the main issue 7. Useless 8. Your skin stands up 9. Eat something 10. Have courage.

Essential Idioms 12 (111 -120) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Ph. D's are a dime a dozen in Korea. He is not in trouble. He is just crying wolf. Do it now. Any action is better late than never. I bumped into Sally! What a small world! I felt like a fish out of water at the party. Please, sleep on it. Look before you leap. Sink or swim, go for it. I’ll give you a ride. Hop in! Excuse me. Nature calls (me). The thief smelled a rat and bolted away. 1. Very common, of no value 2. False calling for help 3. Better to do than not to do 4. Meet someone unexpectedly 5. Uncomfortable and embarrassed in an unfamiliar situation. 6. Think carefully before doing 7. Try it 8. Get in the car 9. Want to go to the toilet 10. Sense something is not right

Essential Idioms 12 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Ph. D's are a dime a dozen in Korea. He is not in trouble. He is just crying wolf. Do it now. Any action is better late than never. I bumped into Sally! What a small world! I felt like a fish out of water at the party. Please, sleep on it. Look before you leap. Sink or swim, go for it. I’ll give you a ride. Hop in! Excuse me. Nature calls (me). The thief smelled a rat and bolted away. 1. Very common, of no value 2. False calling for help 3. Better to do than not to do 4. Meet someone unexpectedly 5. Uncomfortable and embarrassed in an unfamiliar situation. 6. Think carefully before doing 7. Try it 8. Get in the car 9. Want to go to the toilet 10. Sense something is not right

Essential Idioms 13 (121 -130) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Don’t call me names. Swearing is not cool. 1. Swear at someone 2. Non-practical idea, false hope A millionaire? That’s a pie in the sky. 3. Never, In no way Don’t marry him. Over my dead body. 4. Beyond one’s understanding/ability 5. Unusually good or great. It’s too hard. It’s over my Head. 6. I am pleased with the offer 7. My humble opinion The food was great. It was out of this world! 8. Happening unexpectedly “OK, I’ll give you $900. ” “Now you’re talking” 9. Make someone annoyed angry 10. Worsen a difficult situation more May I put my two cents (worth) in? A great idea just came to me out of the blue. She won’t stop talking. She is driving me up the wall. His father died. To make matters worse, he was fired.

Essential Idioms 13 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Don’t call me names. Swearing is not cool. 1. Swear at someone 2. Non-practical idea, false hope A millionaire? That’s a pie in the sky. 3. Never, In no way Don’t marry him. Over my dead body. 4. Beyond one’s understanding/ability 5. Unusually good or great. It’s too hard. It’s over my Head. 6. I am pleased with the offer 7. My humble opinion The food was great. It was out of this world! 8. Happening unexpectedly “OK, I’ll give you $900. ” “Now you’re talking” 9. Make someone annoyed angry 10. Worsen a difficult situation more May I put my two cents (worth) in? A great idea just came to me out of the blue. She won’t stop talking. She is driving me up the wall. His father died. To make matters worse, he was fired.

Essential Idioms 14 (131 -140) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Do you have any problem? Why the long face? 1. Why are you upset and worried. 2. Can’t avoid and should accept it. You can’t avoid it. Bite the bullet and do it. 3. Treat in an unfriendly manner She hates me. She gives me the cold shoulder. 4. It’s up to you to make a decision 5. I wish you good luck. I offered this. So the ball is in your court. 6. Without hesitation; Instantly Improvise, act without preparation I’ll keep my fingers crossed for your business! 7. 8. Not as easy as it appears If you call me, I will come at the drop of a hat. 9. Don’t make trouble unnecessarily 10. Don’t expect before sth happens I don't have any plan. I'll just play it by ear. “Why not get a job!” “Easier said than done. ” We shouldn’t make any trouble. Let sleeping dogs lie. Don’t count your chickens (before they hatch)

Essential Idioms 14 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Do you have any problem? Why the long face? 1. Why are you upset and worried. 2. Can’t avoid and should accept it. You can’t avoid it. Bite the bullet and do it. 3. Treat in an unfriendly manner She hates me. She gives me the cold shoulder. 4. It’s up to you to make a decision 5. I wish you good luck. I offered this. So the ball is in your court. 6. Without hesitation; Instantly Improvise, act without preparation I’ll keep my fingers crossed for your business! 7. 8. Not as easy as it appears If you call me, I will come at the drop of a hat. 9. Don’t make trouble unnecessarily 10. Don’t expect before sth happens I don't have any plan. I'll just play it by ear. “Why not get a job!” “Easier said than done. ” We shouldn’t make any trouble. Let sleeping dogs lie. Don’t count your chickens (before they hatch)

Essential Idioms 15 (141 -150) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I have no plan. I’ll cross the bridge when I come to it. 1. Deal with it when it is necessary. You are being lazy. Get your act together. 2. Get organized and work better. Follow others? Don’t Jump on the band wagon. 3. Follow popular trend or activity 4. Calm down and behave well Don’t cry. Pull yourself together. 5. Don’t put everything in one activity 6. I don’t know either Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. 7. Barely, narrowly, a narrow escape I don’t know. Your guess is as good as mine. 8. Don’t think you are very good at it 9. Something cannot be changed I could finish it by the skin of my teeth. 10. Stop and consider carefully “How is my song!” “Don’t give up your day job. ” You can’t change it. Don’t cry over spilt milk. Hold your horses. Let me think about it carefully.

Essential Idioms 15 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I have no plan. I’ll cross the bridge when I come to it. 1. Deal with it when it is necessary. You are being lazy. Get your act together. 2. Get organized and work better. Follow others? Don’t Jump on the band wagon. 3. Follow popular trend or activity 4. Calm down and behave well Don’t cry. Pull yourself together. 5. Don’t put everything in one activity 6. I don’t know either Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. 7. Barely, narrowly, a narrow escape I don’t know. Your guess is as good as mine. 8. Don’t think you are very good at it 9. Something cannot be changed I could finish it by the skin of my teeth. 10. Stop and consider carefully “How is my song!” “Don’t give up your day job. ” You can’t change it. Don’t Cry over spilt milk. Hold your horses. Let me think about it carefully.

Essential Idioms 16 (151 -160) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. She started to swear. Finally she got out of hand. Be frugal!. A penny saved is a penny earned. 1. Get out of control. 2. Save something that you have it. Stop humming. It gets on my nerves. 3. Make sb annoyed and nervous When I arrive in Seoul, I will drop you a line. 4. Write a short message or letter How simple and quick it is. Bob’s your uncle! Just open it and then boil it. 5. 6. A joke rather than a serious one 7. Create impossible things He didn’t mean it. It was all tongue-in-cheek. 8. Someone active late at night A millionaire? Don’t build castles in the air. 9. never harm others, kind and gentle I’m not an early bird. I am more of a night owl. 10. A student who makes others laugh I am a warm-hearted person who wouldn’t hurt a fly. He always makes everyone laugh. He is a class clown.

Essential Idioms 16 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. She started to swear. Finally she got ( ). Be frugal!. A penny saved is( ). 1. Get out of control. 2. Save something that you have it. Stop humming. It gets ( ). 3. Make sb annoyed and nervous When I arrive in Seoul, I will drop you ( ). 4. Write a short message or letter How simple and quick it is. Bob’s ( )! Just open it and then boil it. 5. 6. A joke rather than a serious one He didn’t mean it. It was all tongue-( ). 7. Create an impossible things 8. Someone active late at night A millionaire? Don’t build ( )in the air. 9. never harm others, kind and gentle I’m not an early bird. I am more of a night ( ). 10. A student who makes others laugh I am a warm-hearted person who wouldn’t hurt ( ). He always makes everyone laugh. He is a class ( ).

Essential Idioms 17 (161 -170) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I was about to say something, but it slipped my mind. Be careful with the glass. Easy does it. 1. Don’t remember Be careful with something Work Hard! There is no such thing as a free lunch. 2. 3. Nothing is entirely free 4. Tell me the truth honestly What do you think of him? Give it to me straight. 5. Help, aid, assist I need your help. Will you give me a hand? 6. I can tell just looking at you 7. Make a decision too quickly Don’t lie to me. It’s written all over your face. 8. Give up. Quit Wait for some time. Don’t jump to the conclusions. 9. Of course, Sure 10. Work better or leave Are you going to give up? Don’t throw in the towel. Do you like an ice cream? “ You bet!” I’m warning you. This is the last time. Shape up or ship out!

Essential Idioms 17 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I was about to say something, but it ( )my mind. Be careful with the glass. Easy ( ). 1. Don’t remember Be careful with something Work hard! There’s no such thing ( ) 2. 3. Nothing is entirely free 4. Tell me the truth honestly What do you think of him? Give it ( ). 5. Help, aid, assist I need your help. Will you give me ( )? . 6. I can tell just looking at you 7. Make a decision too quickly Don’t lie to me. It’s written ( ). 8. Give up. Quit 9. Of course, Sure Wait for some time. Don’t jump ( ). 10. Work better or leave Are you going to give up? Don’t ( ) the towel. Do you like an ice cream? “ ( ) bet!” I’m warning you. This is the last time. ( ) or ship out!

Essential Idioms 18 (171 -180) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. He’s a dreamer He always has his head in the clouds. My words hurt her. I put my foot in my mouth / in it 1. Daydream 2. Say sth you should not say She is asking too much. You should draw the line. 3. Refuse to do something 4. Almost late He showed up in the nick of time. 5. Take someone’s credit 6. Deserve something bad I did all the work. But he stole my thunder 7. Create problems for others She left you? It serves you right for playing the field 8. Cannot return Expression for surprise Don’t rock the boat. Everyone wants to be peaceful. 9. 10. Do sth dangerous or risky If you drop out of school, you will be burning your bridges. Did you hear UK quit smoking!. (You) live and learn! He is skating on thin ice by jumping off a cliff.

Essential Idioms 18 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. He’s a dreamer He always has his head ( ) Daydream My words hurt her. I put ( ) in my mouth / in it 1. 2. Say sth you should not say Refuse to do something She is asking too much. You should ( ) the line. 3. 4. Almost late He showed up in ( )of time. 5. Take someone’s credit 6. Deserve something bad I did all the work. But he stole ( ) 7. Create problems for others Cannot return She left you? It serves ( ) for playing the field 8. 9. Expression for surprise Don’t rock ( ). Everyone wants to be peaceful. 10. Do sth dangerous or risky If you drop out of school, you will be burning ( ). Did you hear UK quit smoking!. (You) live and ( )! He is skating ( ) by jumping off a cliff.

Essential Idioms 19 (181 -190) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Better not to know Don’t try to know the fact. Ignorance is bliss 2. Spoil something 3. You are the same kind She spoiled my party. She rained on my parade. 4. Small things cause troubles “He is an idiot” “ You too! It takes one to know one” 5. Issue no one want to discuss 6. Main income In the contract, the devil is in the details. 7. Others’ look always better 8. Satisfied because no choice Don’t talk about it. It’s the elephant in the room. 9. Time slows when you wait 10. What you have is important Mobile phones are Samsung’s bread and butter. Don’t be greedy. The grass is greener on the other side. I don’t have any choice. Beggars can’t be choosers. Stop looking at the clock. Watched pot never boils. Don’t lose what you have. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Essential Idioms 19 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Better not to know Don’t try to know the fact. Ignorance is ( ) 2. Spoil something She spoiled my party. She rained ( ). 3. You are the same kind Small things cause troubles “He is an idiot” “ You too! It takes one( )” 4. 5. Issue no one want to discuss 6. Main income In the contract, the devil is ( ). 7. Others’ look always better Don’t talk about it. It’s ( ) in the room. 8. Satisfied because no choice Time slows when you wait Mobile phones are Samsung’s bread ( ). 9. 10. What you have is important Don’t be greedy. The grass is ( ). I don’t have any choice. Beggars can’t ( ). Stop looking at the clock. ( ) never boils. Don’t lose what you have. A bird in the hand ( )

Essential Idioms 20 (191 -200) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Respect our custom! When in Rome, do as Romans do. It’s a thing to think about. That’s food for thought. The book changed the world. The pen is mightier than sword. He never feels sympathy. He is very cold hearted. 1. Follow the rule of the place 2. A thing to think about She is really affectionate. She is warm hearted. 3. Writing is stronger than force 4. Cruel and unkind He killed the woman in cold blood. 5. Friendly and affectionate I always have(get) cold feet before a blind date. 6. Ruthlessly, without mercy Feel nervous or afraid. That new horror movie made my blood run cold. 7. 8. Horrify sb or make sb shiver 9. A piece of strong evidence. This is a strong evidence. It’s a smoking gun. 10. Home is the best. There is no place like home.

Essential Idioms 20 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Respect our custom! When in Rome, ( ) It’s a thing to think about. That’s ( )for thought. The book changed the world. The pen is ( ). He never feels sympathy. He is very ( ) hearted. 1. Follow the rule of the place 2. A thing to think about She is really affectionate. She is ( ) hearted. 3. Writing is stronger than force 4. Cruel and unkind He killed the woman in cold ( ). 5. Friendly and affectionate I always have(get) cold ( ) before a blind date. 6. Ruthlessly, without mercy Feel nervous or afraid. That new horror movie made my blood ( ). 7. 8. Horrify sb or make sb shiver 9. A piece of strong evidence. This is a strong evidence. It’s a ( ) gun. 10. Home is the best. There is ( ).

Essential Idioms 21 (200~210) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. You can’t just blame her. It takes two to tango. 1. Both are responsible 2. Very different from His personality is a far cry from his father's. 3. Cannot enjoy both 4. Keep sth/sb away Choose one. You can’t have cake and eat it. 5. Leave it for later She is not a good person. Keep her at bay. 6. Get upset and angry. Be close & help one another It’s not urgent. I’ll put it on the back burner /on ice. 7. 8. Similar people stick together. Don’t get mad. No need to get bent out of shape. 9. Stop boring life and do sth!! 10. Start to Walk / Adapt to sth They must be best friends. Always stick together. The idiots always stick together. Birds of a feather flock together. All you do is sit at home and watch TV. Get a life!!!! The little baby is finding his feet. By the way, did you find your feet in the new school?

Essential Idioms 21 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. You can’t just blame her. It takes ( ). 1. Both are responsible 2. Very different from His personality is a far ( ) from his father's. 3. Cannot enjoy both 4. Keep sth/sb away Choose one. You can’t have ( ). 5. Leave it for later She is not a good person. Keep her ( ). 6. Get upset and angry. 7. Be close & help one another It’s not urgent. I’ll put it ( ) 8. Similar people stick together. Don’t get mad. No need to get bent ( ). 9. Stop boring life and do sth!! 10. Start to Walk / Adapt to sth They must be best friends. Always ( ) together. The idiots always stick together. ( ) flock together. All you do is sit at home and watch TV. Get a ( )!!!! The little baby is finding ( ). By the way, did you find ( )in the new school?

Essential Idioms 22 (210~220) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Say sth that bothers you 2. Seeing is better 3. Copy of his/her parents 4. The worst situation 5. Compare sth that can’t be 6. Get insane, go crazy 7. Save it for the future 8. Don’t be in a hurry. 9. Bravery bring the good luck 10. Tell a long story (often untrue) What’s wrong with you. Get it off your chest Picture paints a thousand words. He takes after his father. A chip off the old block. Flunk, Breaking up, Losing money. A perfect storm. Are we the same? Comparing apples and oranges Memorize all the words? Did you lose your marbles! Don’t waste your money. Save/Keep it for a rainy day. Don’t be in a hurry. Slow and steady wins the race. Go for it. Give it a shot. Fortune favors the bold(the brave) OMG! He started to spin a yarn about his time in the Army

Essential Idioms 22 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Say sth that bothers you 2. Seeing is better 3. Copy of his/her parents 4. The worst situation of many 5. Compare sth that can’t be 6. Get insane, go crazy 7. Save it for the future 8. Don’t be in a hurry. 9. Bravery bring the good luck 10. Tell a long story (often untrue) What’s wrong with you. Get it off ( ) Picture paints ( ). He takes after his father. A chip off ( ). Flunk, Breaking up, Losing money. A perfect ( ). Are we the same? Comparing ( ) Memorize all the words? Did you lose your ( ) Don’t waste your money. Save/Keep it ( ). Don’t be in a hurry. Slow and steady ( ). Go for it. Give it a shot. Fortune favors ( ) OMG! He started to spin ( ) about his time in the Army

Essential Idioms 22 Exercise Hey, dude. I have a problem. I wanna get it off my chest. Yesterday, My mom spun a yarn about how important English is, and had me memorize 100 words. Check it out, the word list. Picture paints a thousand words. I'm gonna lose my marbles. I know slow and steady wins the race. But it's just by tomorrow. My day speaks English well. My mom thinks I am a chip off the old block. I'm a far cry from my dad. It's like comparing apples and oranges. To make matters worse, I have lost all the money. I was gonna save it for a rainy day. It’s a perfect storm. Anyway, I think I have to give it a shot. Fortune favors the bold, right?

Essential Idioms 23 (220~230) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. He gets angry easily. He has a short fuse(temper). 1. Get angry very easily 2. Disagree but OK Want to waste your time? Fair enough, But not mine. 3. OK, I understand accept 4. Don’t get upset. “She said she hates working. ” “OK, fair enough”. 5. Be in situation sb is in 6. Unimportant problem Don’t get upset. Relax! Keep your cool. 7. Know sth/sb very well Put yourself in his shoes. You will understand him 8. Faked tears. Impossible to find It was Nothing! Just a tempest(storm) in a teacup. 9. 10. Born into a rich family I know what he is like. I know him inside out. She cried saying sorry. But It was just crocodile tears. Honest person? It’s like finding a needle in a haystack. She is affluent. She was born with a silver spoon in mouth.

Essential Idioms 23 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Get angry very easily He gets angry easily. He has a short ( ). 2. Disagree but OK Want to waste your time? Fair ( ), But not mine. 3. OK, I understand accept 4. Don’t get upset. “She said she hates working. ” “OK, fair ( )”. 5. Be in situation sb is in 6. Unimportant problem Don’t get upset. Relax! Keep your ( ). 7. Know sth/sb very well Put yourself in his ( ). You will understand him 8. Faked tears. 9. Impossible to find It was Nothing! Just a ( ) in a teacup. 10. Born into a rich family I know what he is like. I know him ( ). She cried saying sorry. But It was just ( ) tears. Honest person? It’s like finding a needle in a ( ). She is affluent. She was born with a ( ) in mouth.

Essential Idioms 23 Exercise Do you wanna quit the company? OK, fair enough. You wanna waste your time. right? Fair enough, But not my time. Hey, don’t get upset. You really have a short fuse. Keep your cool. Ok? You need to listen to me. I know you inside out. And you are rich since you were born with a silver spoon in you mouth. You have made many problems so far. Those problems would be just a tempest in a teacup. But a real problem is that you are not honest. Honest person? It’s like finding a needle in a haystack these days. If you put yourself in my shoes, you will understand why I am mad at you. Hey, stop crying saying sorry. I know it is just a crocodile tears.

Essential Idioms 24 (230~240) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Time passes quickly when How time flies. Time flies when you are having fun. enjoy something 2. Most profitable thing/product It’s profitable. It is a cash cow for our company. 3. Significant change 4. Confusing/pointless speech. The marriage was a turning point of my life. 5. Make an attempt / Try He doesn’t know. What he says is Mumbo Jumbo. 6. Make an attempt / Try In trouble If you don’t believe me, why don’t you Give it a shot. 7. 8. Eat la lot like a pig. 9. Positive and negative feelings I had a shot at the method. But it didn’t work. 10. As good as the best Please help me out. I am in hot water now. “Is there any pizza left? ” “No, I pigged out on 3 pans of pizza. I have mixed feelings about him. Sometimes I like him, other times I don’t Your presentation is the best. It is second to none.

Essential Idioms 24 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Time passes quickly when How time ( ). Time flies when you are having fun. enjoy something 2. Most profitable thing/product It’s profitable. It is a cash ( )for our company. 3. Significant change 4. Confusing/pointless speech. The marriage was a ( ) point of my life. 5. Make an attempt / Try He doesn’t know. What he says is Mumbo ( ). 6. Make an attempt / Try In trouble If you don’t believe me, why don’t you Give it a ( ). 7. 8. Eat la lot like a pig. 9. Positive and negative feelings I had a ( ) at the method. But it didn’t work. 10. As good as the best Please help me out. I am in hot ( ) now. “Is there any pizza left? ” “No, I ( ) on 3 pans of pizza. I have mixed ( ) about him. Sometimes I like him, other times I don’t Your presentation is the best. It is second ( ).

Essential Idioms 24 Exercise We have been happy for 2 years with this product. How time flies. Time flies when you are having fun. This product has been a cash cow for our company. It is a turning point of our company. We have had a shot at the marketing for this product. It’s been a big success. Now the product has become second to none in the market. So, we need a bigger advertising this time. Let’s give it a shot. I don’t wanna be in hot water anymore. But the problem is our sales manager, such a pig. What he says is always Mumbo Jumbo. I have mixed feelings about him. Sometimes I like him, other times I don’t. You know what? He can pig out on 3 pans of pizza all by himself.

Essential Idioms 25 (241~250) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I’ll play devil’s advocate to get the discussion going. 1. Pretend to disagree 2. a good thing that seemed I learned from my failure. It’s a blessing in disguise. bad at first 3. Just trust without any proof. I can’t prove it. Just give me the benefit of the doubt. 4. Don’t give the punishment. a reason for one’s Be careful next time. I’ll let you off the hook this time. 5. There’s behaviour. Stop being arrogant “He’s strange!” “There’s method in/to his madness. ” 6. 7. Practical and realistic 8. Mild punishment or warning Be humble. Get off your high horse. 9. Accept it but don’t like it. She is not a dreamer. She is always down-to-earth. 10. Don’t care. No interest in it. Just a verbal warning! It is a slap on his wrist. Upset about me? So be it! I couldn’t care less. I really couldn't care less what you think!

Essential Idioms 25 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I’ll play devil’s ( ) to get the discussion going. 1. Pretend to disagree 2. a good thing that seemed I learned from my failure. It’s a blessing in ( ). bad at first 3. Just trust without any proof. I can’t prove it. Just give me the ( ) of the doubt. 4. Don’t give the punishment. a reason for one’s Be careful next time. I’ll let you off ( ) this time. 5. There’s behaviour. Stop being arrogant “He’s strange!” “There’s method in/to his ( ). ” 6. 7. Practical and realistic 8. Mild punishment or warning Be humble. Get off your ( ). 9. Accept it but don’t like it. She is not a dreamer. She is always down-to-( ). 10. Don’t care. No interest in it. Just a verbal warning! It is a slap ( ). Upset about me? So ( ) it! I couldn’t care less. I really couldn't ( ) what you think!

Essential Idioms 26 (251~260) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Strong evidence. I’m sure he killed her. I have a Smoking Gun. 2. Important, Powerful person He is a Big Shot in a movie world. 3. At the last possible moment 4. From the beginning I turn the homework in at the eleventh hour. 5. Why are you upset? 6. Look sad and depressed. Epic fail~ We’ll have to start again from scratch. 7. Don’t care. No interest in it What’s wrong with you. Why the long face? 8. very small amount or effect 9. Feel nervous You look depressed. Why so blue? 10. Pretend not to see Quite honestly, I couldn’t care less about it. This is just a drop in the ocean/bucket. How can I get by on it? I have butterflies in my stomach due to the presentation. How can you turn a blind eye to the poor children.

Essential Idioms 26 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Strong evidence. I’m sure he killed her. I have a Smoking ( ). 2. Important, Powerful person He is a Big ( ) in a movie world. 3. At the last possible moment 4. From the beginning I turn the homework in at the ( ) hour. 5. Why are you upset? 6. Look sad and depressed. Epic fail~ We’ll have to start again from ( ). 7. Don’t care. No interest in it What’s wrong with you. Why the ( )? 8. very small amount or effect 9. Feel nervous You look depressed. Why so ( )? 10. Pretend not to see Quite honestly, I couldn’t ( ) about it. This is just a drop in ( ). How can I get by on it? I have ( ) due to the presentation. How can you turn a ( ) the poor children.

Essential Idioms 27 (261 -270) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Be an obstacle Would you move a little? You are in the way. 2. It’s my pleasure 3. Quick loss of sth earned Do you mind if I use your phone? ~ Be my guest. easily 4. something pointless I won the lottery but I am in debt. Easy come easy go. 5. do Everything has an end. 6. Take risks It’s a wild goose chase to do this without any plan. 7. Everyone has a chance at Wait and see! All good things must come to an end. least once 8. In the case worst case Be brave. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 9. Past is not important 10. Having not much money Wait for your chance. Every dog has its/his day. I might die if (the) worst comes to (the) worst. I had a big fight with him, but it’s water under bridge now. I’ll pay for your lunch? I know that you are hard up these days.

Essential Idioms 27 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. Be an obstacle Would you move a little? You are in ( ). 2. It’s my pleasure 3. Quick loss of sth earned Do you mind if I use your phone? ~ Be my ( ) easily 4. something pointless I won the lottery but I’m in debt. Easy come ( ) 5. do Everything has an end. 6. Take risks It’s a ( ) chase to do this without plan. 7. Everyone has a chance at Wait and see! All good things must ( ). least once 8. In the case of worst case Be brave. Nothing ventured, ( ). 9. Past is not important 10. Having not much money Wait for your chance. Every dog ( ). I might die if (the) worst comes ( ) I had a big fight with him, but it’s water ( ) now. Would you pay for lunch? I am ( ) up these days.

Essential Idioms 28 (271 -280) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. You’re lying. Don’t try to pull the wool over my eyes. 1. Deceive someone 2. Fail/Be destroyed completely One mistake will make our plan go down in flames. 3. Reach the expected standard 4. Totally different thing/person I can’t cut the mustard as my parents expected. 5. Unclear, ambiguous I can read, but speaking is a different kettle of fish. 6. Check or ask people before decision Yes or No! Your opinion is a gray area. 7. Inform sb regularly Understand sth complicated Before doing or deciding something, test the waters. 8. 9. Destroy the chance How is the report coming along? Keep me posted. 10. The most important factor It’s too hard for me. I can’t get my head around it? It’s a good chance. Don’t blow it. What’s your point? ~ The bottom line is I can’t trust you.

Essential Idioms 28 Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. You’re lying. Don’t try to pull ( ). 1. Deceive someone 2. Fail/Be destroyed completely One mistake will make our plan go ( ). 3. Reach the expected standard 4. Totally different thing/person I can’t cut ( ) as my parents expected. 5. Unclear, ambiguous I can read, but speaking is a ( ) of fish. 6. Check or ask people before decision Yes or No! Your opinion is a gray ( ). 7. Inform sb regularly Understand sth complicated Before doing or deciding something, test ( ). 8. 9. Destroy the chance How is the report coming along? Keep me ( ). 10. The most important factor It’s too hard for me. I can’t get my ( ) it? It’s a good chance. Don’t blow ( ). What’s your point? ~ The ( ) line is I can’t trust you.

Essential Idioms 15 (141 -150) continue